Former Gregory-Portland quarterback, pitcher Austin Ochoa cleared to play at Refugio

The Refugio Bobcats enter 2018 as the top team in 2A Division I and are poised to win a fifth state championship.
Len Hayward, Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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Gregory-Portland's quarterback Austin Ochoa looks for an open receiver during the first quarter of their game against Calallen at Phil Danaher Stadium in Calallen on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. (Photo: Courtney Sacco/Caller-Times)Buy Photo

Former Gregory-Portland quarterback and pitcher Austin Ochoa was ruled eligible to play at Refugio after the District 16-2A Division I executive committee approved his transfer to the school on Tuesday, the Victoria Advocate reported.

Ochoa, a junior, was the All-South Texas Newcomer of the Year in football in 2017 playing for the Wildcats as he threw for more than 2,100 yards and 25 touchdowns during his sophomore season. Ochoa was also a second-team selection as a pitcher on the All-South Texas baseball team.

Ochoa and his family moved to Refugio during the summer.

The Advocate reported that officials with Gregory-Portland did not sign the Previous Athletic Participation (PAP) form that is required by the UIL for transfers but the executive committee ruled that Ochoa did not transfer for athletic purposes.